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Handbook of Operating Procedures

Annual Performance Management Evaluation for Management A&P, General A&P and Classified Employees

Policy Number: 25

Subject:

Annual performance evaluation

Scope:

All benefits-eligible Management Administrative and Professional (“Management A&P”), General Administrative and Professional (“General A&P”) and Classified employees 

Date Reviewed:
September 2026
Responsible Office:
Human Resources; Office of the Provost
Responsible Executive:
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer; Senior Vice President, Provost and Chief Academic Officer

I. POLICY AND GENERAL STATEMENT

The annual performance evaluation is a structured opportunity for employees and managers to review job performance, clarify expectations, and ensure individual contributions are in line with university’s goals. These evaluations can inform decisions about merit increases, promotions, and performance improvement.

All non-probationary, benefits-eligible employees at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (“University”), regardless of their classification or appointment percentage, must receive an annual performance evaluation. 

Evaluations for the following groups are covered by separate policies and are not included in this policy:

The following groups are exempt from annual performance evaluations:

  • Employees with casual, temporary, or part-time non-benefits-eligible appointments, unless an evaluation is required by external accrediting agencies.
  • Employees hired for positions requiring student status (including graduate student assistants and tutors).

II. PROCEDURE

All eligible employees are required to receive an annual performance evaluation.

  1. Management A&P and classified employees are evaluated according to the schedule set annually by Human Resources.
  2. General A&P employees are evaluated based on the schedule established each year by the Office of the Provost.
  3. All performance evaluations must be job-related and carried out in accordance with the University’s equal opportunity policy (HOOP Policy #183, Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Equal Opportunity).

Performance evaluations should be based on objective, measurable and consistently applied criteria. Evaluations are required to rate the individual’s compliance with policies, procedures, and work rules of the institution.

Questions about the evaluation process for classified and Management A&P employees should be directed to Human Resources. For questions about general A&P evaluations, contact the Office of the Provost.

For information about performance planning, coaching, evaluation, and rewards, visit the Human Resources Website. This site offers resources and training for all aspects of the classified and Management A&P evaluation process.

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